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| Thanks, Lech, for a successful Erosion Control Workshop on April 2. |
Before we jump into our Spring Workdays I want to give a
shout-out to our many volunteers who pulled weeds, and then pulled more weeds
to give the natives a chance to grow – and grow they are. A walk through Garber - up the Claremont Ave Trail and around the
Loop Trail is full of wonderful reminders of our successes – Harwood Creek was
a mass of Himalayan Blackberry six years ago – today the blackberry is mostly gone; in its place
snowberry, ossoberry, thimbleberry, cow parsnip, miner’s lettuce, and other
natives are thriving. Walk along the
Lower Loop Trail and fields of vetch, false solomon’s seal, and abundant ferns
greet you at every step. And then
there’s Fern Glade – three years ago a sea of Algerian ivy knee deep and
climbing into the tallest trees – is now a magnificent site of ferns, false
solomon’s seal, and trillium. Come and
see for yourself – and join us for a workday or one of our workdays or
Restoration Workshops led by Lech Naumovich, Golden Hour Restoration Institute.
Saturday, April 16 , 10-Noon. Volunteer Workday in Garber.
Join us
as we return to tackle the ivy along the Claremont Trail and Fern Glen. In the
parking lot entrance is a green bin – we want to fill it up before Oakland
takes it away at the end of April – and we need your help. We have easy ivy pulling in Fern Glade as
well as the more difficult task of removing large swaths on the steep hillside.
Wear long sleeves, long pants and shoes
or boots with good treads. We provide
gloves, tools, snacks, and water. No
experience necessary. Students looking
for community service hours are welcome.
Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at the Claremont Ave. Entrance, .4 miles up Claremont
Ave (towards Grizzly Peak Blvd) from the intersection of Claremont
Ave/Ashby. For more information, a map
and directions visit our website garberparkstewards.org or contact Shelagh
garberparkstewards.org.
